Clallam County

A part of the Sequim School District’s proposed bond includes improvements to its stadium bleachers so they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Other improvements could include new or renovated bleachers, a resized track and an improved field. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Proposed Sequim schools bond would evaluate stadium, bus loop

Prior to resurfacing last summer, track was unsuitable for competition

A part of the Sequim School District’s proposed bond includes improvements to its stadium bleachers so they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Other improvements could include new or renovated bleachers, a resized track and an improved field. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: Make the most of the last weeks of winter

TODAY IS THE eve of Groundhog Day. Regardless if the furry rodent sees his shadow, we still have more than six full weeks of winter… Continue reading

The USS Argonaught stationed at Pearl Harbor and Brisbane, Australia during WWII.

BACK WHEN: The human cost of war hit the Peninsula in WWII

SEVENTY-NINE YEARS ago the end was in sight for World War 2. Germany unconditionally surrendered on May 7, 1945. Japan unconditionally surrendered on September 2,… Continue reading

The USS Argonaught stationed at Pearl Harbor and Brisbane, Australia during WWII.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam board to discuss funding for federal prisoners

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Nominations open for Community Service awards

Forms due March 25; event scheduled for May 1

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Port Angeles launches over-the-counter permitting

The city of Port Angeles is launching an over the counter, same-day permitting program in an effort to make the process more… Continue reading

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Readers give $112K in donations to fund

Grant program to be announced this spring

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Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Madeline Jones of Forks gives a push to her daughter, Amelia Jones, 2, during a family outing at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday in Port Angeles. They took advantage of a mild midwinter day while facing the prospect of colder conditions forecast for the coming week. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Midwinter swing

Madeline Jones of Forks gives a push to her daughter, Amelia Jones, 2, during a family outing at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on… Continue reading

Madeline Jones of Forks gives a push to her daughter, Amelia Jones, 2, during a family outing at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday in Port Angeles. They took advantage of a mild midwinter day while facing the prospect of colder conditions forecast for the coming week. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding our way home

THIS COMING SUNDAY is the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany and this particular year Easter coming so early means that Mardi Gras is just around… Continue reading

Logging pause won’t affect parcels sold

‘Legacy forests’ off agenda, for now

Port Angeles community awards to be presented Saturday

Three finalists named in each of six categories

Prayer gathering for peace slated

Bahá’is of Sequim and Port Angeles will host “Prayers for Unity” from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The community gathering will… Continue reading

From left to right, Queen Aliya Gillett and princesses Keira Headrick and Julianna Getzin will represent the Clallam County Fair at various festivals, parades, Joyce Daze and the Duck Derby. (Clallam County Fair)

Queen, princesses named for Clallam County Fair

Royalty to represent area at festivals, parades

From left to right, Queen Aliya Gillett and princesses Keira Headrick and Julianna Getzin will represent the Clallam County Fair at various festivals, parades, Joyce Daze and the Duck Derby. (Clallam County Fair)

Strange Brewfest this weekend in Port Townsend

Strange Brewfest, a symphony performance and the First Saturday Art Walk highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The 19th Strange Brewfest,… Continue reading

Unitarian speaker slated in Port Angeles

The Rev. Terry Barrett will present “The Gift of Nature” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Barrett will be the guest speaker at Olympic… Continue reading

In her wet felting studio, Sequim artist Lora Armstrong explains how ruching happens in felt work. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim artist uses fabric, color for unique creations

‘Brave combinations’ highlight her work

In her wet felting studio, Sequim artist Lora Armstrong explains how ruching happens in felt work. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Black Ball Ferry Line is replacing the pilings on both sides of the slip that the MV Coho uses. The old pilings, which date to 1979, had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The project will be completed before the Coho returns from its annual dry dock and engine maintenance in Anacortes. The ferry will resume its regular winter schedule on Feb. 19. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Piling replacement

Black Ball Ferry Line is replacing the pilings on both sides of the slip that the MV Coho uses. The old pilings, which date to… Continue reading

Black Ball Ferry Line is replacing the pilings on both sides of the slip that the MV Coho uses. The old pilings, which date to 1979, had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The project will be completed before the Coho returns from its annual dry dock and engine maintenance in Anacortes. The ferry will resume its regular winter schedule on Feb. 19. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles school board to host special meeting Thursday

The Port Angeles School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today. The meeting, which will include… Continue reading